ISO50001 (ISO 50001) Energy Management Systems - Requirements

Description

ISO50001 Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system (EMS) to enable an organisation to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use and consumption.

The Standard specifies requirements applicable to energy use and consumption, including:

Measurement

Documentation and reporting

Design and procurement practices for equipment

Systems

Processes and personnel that contribute to energy performance.

ISO50001:2011 has been designed to be used independently, but can be aligned or integrated with other management systems.

ISO50001:2011 is applicable to any organisation wishing to demonstrate conformance to its stated energy policy. Such conformance is confirmed either by means of self-evaluation and self-declaration of conformance, or by certification of the EMS by an external organisation.

The standard is intended to:

Assist organisations in making better use of their existing energy-consuming assets.

Create transparency and facilitate communication on the management of energy resources.